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Mere specks in the Caribbean, the US and British Virgin Islands sit within eyesight of each other. The Stars and Stripes flutters over St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas and the Union Jack over Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and the outer islands, but all offer tropical sun, soft sand beaches, and turquoise sea. In both territories motorists drive on the left, a decidedly British practice, while the US dollar serves as legal tender. However, each island has its own ambience, from the bustle in St. Thomas to downright sleepiness in the outer BVIs.
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Buck Island and Green Cay on the island’s north shore dot your view at this small motel at the water’s edge; each room has a patio or balcony. The beach is on the rocky side, but the snorkeling is excellent.
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Large, silvery tarpon swim near schools of baby fish, called fry. They’re harmless, despite their size.
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Tarts are the Virgin Islands’ word for one-crust pies, often filled with coconut, guava, or other fruits. A word of caution: Caribbean cooks have a heavy hand with the sugar, so tarts are often sweeter than you expect.
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The Westin Resort (seeWestin Resort & Villas, St. John) lets in non-guests to its six lighted courts for a small fee. Or play with the locals on the public tennis courts near the fire station in Cruz Bay.
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Frenchman’s Cay Hotel (seeFrenchman’s Cay Hotel, Tortola), Long Bay Beach Resort (seeLong Bay Beach Resort, Tortola), and Prospect Reef Resort (seeProspect Reef Resort, Tortola) let non-guests play their courts for a fee. Play free at Moorings-Mariner Inn (seeMoorings-Mariner Inn, Tortola) if the court is not in use.
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Many hotels have their own courts, but the public is usually welcome for a small fee.
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All major hotels and many smaller ones have lighted tennis courts open to non-guests for a fee. Another option is to play with the locals at the two lighted public courts at Subbase.
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The best barbecued chicken, ribs, and brisket dished up from trucks across St. Thomas.
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Texas meets the Caribbean at this annual September event held at Bolongo Bay Beach Club (seeBolongo Bay Beach Club, St. Thomas). Island chefs cook up vats of mouth-watering chili to vie for top honors. The music is loud, but the crowd congenial.
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Pizzas, pasta, and burgers.
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Hotel price categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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Restaurant price categories
Price categories include a three-course meal for one, a glass of house wine, and all unavoidable extra charges including tax.
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